Redditch Police and Fire Station

Chris Bloore Excerpts

Thursday 3rd September 2026 Commons Chamber

3.47 pm

[Chris Bloore (Redditch) (Lab)]

I am presenting a petition concerning the West Mercia police and crime commissioner’s decision to spend £20 million of taxpayers’ money on a new police and fire station that, despite that significant investment, has neither a permanent front-counter service nor holding cells. I would like to thank the thousands of residents who have signed this petition, both on paper and online. Their support demonstrates the strength of feeling in our community and sends a clear message that a town the size of Redditch deserves a fit-for-purpose police station.

The petition states:

The petition of residents of the constituency of Redditch,

Declares that the lack of a publicly accessible front desk at Redditch Police and Fire Station prevents members of the community from accessing a vital public service.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to review the provision of a publicly accessible front desk at Redditch Police and Fire Station to ensure adequate and accessible policing is available to the people of Redditch.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

[P003229]